The battleship USS Arizona belches smoke as it topples over after... Photo-1871949.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Chester Nimitz – Nimitz took command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Nimitz was born in Fredericksburg.. Here Nimitz speaks at the San Jacinto Battleground, April 21, 1948.
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Chester Nimitz – Nimitz took command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Nimitz was born in Fredericksburg.. Here Nimitz speaks at the San Jacinto Battleground, April 21, 1948. ... more

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Chester Nimitz – Nimitz took command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet... Photo-3847545.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Douglas MacArthur – MacArthur was a graduate and valedictorian of the Texas Military Institute in San Antonio. He is one of only five men to ever rise to the rank of General of the Army. Receiving the Medal of Honor during the Philippines Campaign in World War II made him and his father the first father/son to win the military’s highest honor. less

Douglas MacArthur – MacArthur was a graduate and valedictorian of the Texas Military Institute in San Antonio. He is one of only five men to ever rise to the rank of General of the Army. Receiving the Medal ... more

Dwight D. Eisenhower – Eisenhowers was stationed at Fort Sam Houston several times. He became a general while stationed here.. This photo is of the young Eisenhowers. taken in 1916, after their marriage, when then-Lt. Eisenhower was stationed at Fort Sam. less

Dwight D. Eisenhower – Eisenhowers was stationed at Fort Sam Houston several times. He became a general while stationed here.. This photo is of the young Eisenhowers. taken in 1916, after their marriage, ... more

Jimmy Doolittle – Doolittle is one of many famous pilots to train in San Antonio’s Brook’s Army Air Field. Doolittle was responsible for the famed raid that bears his name that became the first attack on the Japanese mainland after Pearl Harbor. less

Jimmy Doolittle – Doolittle is one of many famous pilots to train in San Antonio’s Brook’s Army Air Field. Doolittle was responsible for the famed raid that bears his name that became the first attack on ... more

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Jimmy Doolittle – Doolittle is one of many famous pilots to train... Photo-3847555.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Curtis LeMay – Trained as a pilot in San Antonio, LeMay went on to head the famed Berlin Airlift during the beginning of the Cold War.

Curtis LeMay – Trained as a pilot in San Antonio, LeMay went on to head the famed Berlin Airlift during the beginning of the Cold War.

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Curtis LeMay – Trained as a pilot in San Antonio, LeMay went on... Photo-3847549.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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David "Tex" Hill – Hill was a fighter ace and served in China in the famed Flying Tigers squadron before the U.S. entry into World War II. Hill died in San Antonio in 2007.

David "Tex" Hill – Hill was a fighter ace and served in China in the famed Flying Tigers squadron before the U.S. entry into World War II. Hill died in San Antonio in 2007.

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David "Tex" Hill – Hill was a fighter ace and served in... Photo-3847552.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Paul Tibbets, commander of the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima,Japan, took flight training in San Antonio.

Paul Tibbets, commander of the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima,Japan, took flight training in San Antonio.

Robert E. Lee – was commander of the Confederate Army during the last part of the American Civil War. Before leaving the U.S. Army to join his state’s militia, Lee was stationed in San Antonio and later dispatched to Shackelford County on the Comanche reservation. less

Robert E. Lee – was commander of the Confederate Army during the last part of the American Civil War. Before leaving the U.S. Army to join his state’s militia, Lee was stationed in San Antonio and later ... more

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Robert E. Lee – was commander of the Confederate Army during the... Photo-3847550.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Carl Spaatz – Spaatz was a fighter pilot and squadron commander in France during World War II. He later became the first Chief of Staff o the U. S. Air Force. Spaatz is another pilot who trained in San Antonio. less

Carl Spaatz – Spaatz was a fighter pilot and squadron commander in France during World War II. He later became the first Chief of Staff o the U. S. Air Force. Spaatz is another pilot who trained in San ... more

Billy Mitchell – Considered by some as the father of the U.S. Air Force. He was able to show that air craft could be used to sink battleships well before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mitchell was stationed in San Antonio when he made if famous public accusation for which he was court-martialed of senior military officials of incompetence and criminal negligence after the loss of the U.S. Navy dirigible Shenandoah. less

Billy Mitchell – Considered by some as the father of the U.S. Air Force. He was able to show that air craft could be used to sink battleships well before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mitchell was stationed in ... more

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Billy Mitchell – Considered by some as the father of the U.S. Air... Photo-3847546.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Charles Lindbergh – Lindbergh was another famous aviator that trained in San Antonio. Lindbergh became famous after being the first person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic.

Charles Lindbergh – Lindbergh was another famous aviator that trained in San Antonio. Lindbergh became famous after being the first person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic.

Theodore Roosevelt - Before becoming Vice President and eventually President, Roosevelt came to San Antonio in 1898 to train with the U.S. 1st Volunteer Cavalry, the “Rough Riders” who won fame during the battle on San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War. Ernst Raba of San Antonio took this photo of Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt (left) and Col. Leonard Wood three months before the charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba. less

Theodore Roosevelt - Before becoming Vice President and eventually President, Roosevelt came to San Antonio in 1898 to train with the U.S. 1st Volunteer Cavalry, the “Rough Riders” who won fame during the ... more

Ed White - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ed White of San Antonio was the first American to walk in space. He was killed during a pre-launch test for the first manned Apollo mission in 1967.

Ed White - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ed White of San Antonio was the first American to walk in space. He was killed during a pre-launch test for the first manned Apollo mission in 1967.

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Ed White - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ed White of San Antonio was the... Photo-3848784.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Roy Benavidez – Benavidez was a Medal of Honor recipient for actions in an attack on his unit during the Vietnam War. Benavidez was born in Cuero and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston. He died at Brooks Army Medical Center in 1998. less

Roy Benavidez – Benavidez was a Medal of Honor recipient for actions in an attack on his unit during the Vietnam War. Benavidez was born in Cuero and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston. He died at Brooks Army ... more

Robert G. Cole – Born in San Antonio, Cole was awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II. Pictured (left to right) Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, Col. Van Horn Mosely and Lt. Col. Robert Cole about nine and half hours before they jumped into France, the night before D-DAY. less

Robert G. Cole – Born in San Antonio, Cole was awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II. Pictured (left to right) Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, Col. Van Horn Mosely and Lt. Col. Robert Cole about nine and ... more

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Robert G. Cole – Born in San Antonio, Cole was awarded the Medal... Photo-3847557.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Cleto Rodriguez - Rodriguez was San Antonio's most decorated World War II veteran and the first Hispanic awarded the Medal of Honor during the war. He was cited for killing 82 Japanese soldiers during the Battle of Manila in the spring of 1942. less

Cleto Rodriguez - Rodriguez was San Antonio's most decorated World War II veteran and the first Hispanic awarded the Medal of Honor during the war. He was cited for killing 82 Japanese soldiers during the ... more

Lucian Adams - Adams of San Antonio received the Medal of Honor when he was 22 for bravery during World War II,

Lucian Adams - Adams of San Antonio received the Medal of Honor when he was 22 for bravery during World War II,

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Lucian Adams - Adams of San Antonio received the Medal of Honor... Photo-3847890.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Jose M. Lopez - As a private in the U.S. Army during World War II, Jose M. Lopez killed at least 100 German soldiers to prevent them from encircling his unit during the Battle of the Bulge on Dec. 17, 1944. A native of Mission, he lived in San Antonio and died in 2005. Pictured are San Antonioians Lucian Adams, (L) and Jose M. Lopez , Medal of Honor recipiants in this1991file photo. less

Jose M. Lopez - As a private in the U.S. Army during World War II, Jose M. Lopez killed at least 100 German soldiers to prevent them from encircling his unit during the Battle of the Bulge on Dec. 17, 1944. A ... more

Photo: DOUG SEHRES, File Photo

Jose M. Lopez - As a private in the U.S. Army during World War II,... Photo-3847888.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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William James Bordelon – Born in San Antonio, Bordelon was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.

William James Bordelon – Born in San Antonio, Bordelon was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.

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William James Bordelon – Born in San Antonio, Bordelon was... Photo-3847560.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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William Sessions – Session is a former FBI Director and attended basic training at Lackland Air Force Base.

William Sessions – Session is a former FBI Director and attended basic training at Lackland Air Force Base.

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William Sessions – Session is a former FBI Director and attended... Photo-3847542.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Juan Seguin - A third-generation Tejano, Seguin survived the attack on the Alamo by leaving on a 'suicide mission' to seek reinforcements.

Juan Seguin - A third-generation Tejano, Seguin survived the attack on the Alamo by leaving on a 'suicide mission' to seek reinforcements.

Lt. Col. William B. Travis - Travis was the commander at the Alamo during the 1836 siege.

Lt. Col. William B. Travis - Travis was the commander at the Alamo during the 1836 siege.

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Lt. Col. William B. Travis - Travis was the commander at the Alamo... Photo-3847541.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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James Bowie – Bowie commanded volunteers during the Battle of the Alamo. Here, Texas Governor Rick Perry (L) and John Nau, Chairman of the Texas Historical Commission, unveil a portrait of Texas pioneer and icon. less

James Bowie – Bowie commanded volunteers during the Battle of the Alamo. Here, Texas Governor Rick Perry (L) and John Nau, Chairman of the Texas Historical Commission, unveil a portrait of Texas pioneer and ... more

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James Bowie – Bowie commanded volunteers during the Battle of the... Photo-3847559.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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David Crockett – Crockett came from Tennessee to Texas after his disappointment of the election of Van Buren as president. Crockett raised a group of volunteers and arrived in San Antonio to defend the city.. A wreath dedicated to David Crockett stood in front of the Alamo a ceremony in 2011. The event marked the 175th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. less

David Crockett – Crockett came from Tennessee to Texas after his disappointment of the election of Van Buren as president. Crockett raised a group of volunteers and arrived in San Antonio to defend the city.. ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, File Photo

David Crockett – Crockett came from Tennessee to Texas after his... Photo-3847556.53433 - San Antonio Express-News

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Brooks first cadet, first San Antonian and first newspaperman to die in WWI. File Photo

Brooks first cadet, first San Antonian and first newspaperman to die in WWI. File Photo

Brooks first cadet, first San Antonian and first newspaperman to... Photo-3887442.53433 - San Antonio Express-News